Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical or clinical Laboratory Scientist degree, a chemical, physical or biological degree, or a Medical Technology degree.
• MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of laboratory instrumentation or disciplines including but not limited to: supply inventory, quality control, calibration, reagent preparation, etc.
• Initiates and follows through with corrective action.
• Accurately performs basic to complex clinical laboratory tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
• Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical laboratory parameters and takes actions to assure all abnormals are rechecked.
• Alerts appropriate staff for abnormal results and documents these actions.
• Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate departments and individuals in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.
• Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities.
• Provides technical guidance to and be primary resource for various team members.
• Responsible for training new employees or co-workers on new equipment/procedures as applicable.
• Provides instructions on proper pre-analytical specimen collection, specimen handling, and storage guidelines for various body fluids and/or may collect specimens as necessary.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship